📚 Reading

Reading is at the heart of our curriculum. It is a fundamental skill and a gateway to learning. It is taught from Nursery, with children developing early sound awareness and print recognition. From Reception onwards, children follow the Read Write Inc phonics programme, and take home reading books closely matched to the phonics they have been taught. This includes:

• A Phonic Reading Book they have practised in school

• A Book Bag Book matched to their current phonics level for extra challenge

• A Library Book for parents to enjoy reading aloud at home

We believe in a strong partnership with parents and carers, and encourage daily reading at home. Children also develop a love of stories through our whole-school reading spine and daily class story times.

We aim to help every child become a confident reader who reads for both enjoyment and understanding.